I recently built a PC and started with a 16GB Kingston Fury 3600MHz DDR4 RAM module, planning to add another 16GB later. However, the RAM prices have skyrocketed, and I'm currently stuck with only one 16GB module in single channel, which seems to be impacting performance, especially in CPU-intensive games. I've noticed that while AAA games run fine, others drop in frame rates significantly. My options seem to be waiting for prices to drop, or selling my module to buy two 8GB ones instead. What would you recommend? I hope to spend around 130 Chilean pesos and maintain the 3600 MHz frequency if possible.
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Mixing RAM kits isn't recommended, even if they look identical. Different sub-timings can lead to issues, and you might not get the performance you expect. But if it’s just a single channel issue, you might not have to stress too much about it. Just keep an eye out for sales or consider buying a used module. Sometimes people upgrade and sell their old RAM cheap!
Totally! Compatibility is key, or you could face some annoying stability issues later on.
Honestly, don’t lose sleep over running in single channel. The performance difference is usually minimal for most users. You could wait for a better deal, or even check out secondhand options; just make sure to test it thoroughly!
Yeah, I worry about buying used too. What if it’s defective? That’s a big risk just for some savings.
True, but sometimes people are selling perfectly good RAM just because they upgraded. Just make sure to do your homework before buying.
Yeah, but if you're aiming for peak performance, especially with critical gaming needs, it's important to ensure compatibility. It’s a risk to mix kits unless you're okay with some tweaking.